1998 Lincoln Mark Viii -- 35,000 One Owner Miles -- Showroom on 2040-cars

US $6,995.00

Year:1998 Mileage:35316 Color: Pearlescent White (original, perfect) /
Pale Grey

Location:

Houston, Texas, United States

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Transmission:Automatic
Body Type:Coupe
Vehicle Title:Clear
Engine:4.6L 32V OHC
For Sale By:Private Seller -- Estate

VIN: 1LNFM91V5WY636724 Year: 1998
Number of Cylinders: 8
Make: Lincoln
Model: Mark Series
Trim: Base
Options: JBL sound system, real wood trim, Real wood trim, Leather Seats, CD Player
Drive Type: RWD
Safety Features: Traction control, Self-leveling suspension, Tach, Anti-Lock Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Side Airbags
Mileage: 35,316
Power Options: Memory seats, Keyless entry, Memory steering wheel and mirrors, Air Conditioning, Cruise Control, Power Locks, Power Windows, Power Seats
Exterior Color: Pearlescent White (original, perfect)
Interior Color: Pale Grey
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty

Condition: UsedA vehicle is considered used if it has been registered and issued a title. Used vehicles have had at least one previous owner. The condition of the exterior, interior and engine can vary depending on the vehicle's history. See the seller's listing for full details and description of any imperfections.Seller Notes:"This is the last of the aircraft carrier-sized American personal luxury cars. Big, fast, plush and posh, built to turn heads and drive like a sporty car while riding like a cloud. This is probably the best Mark VIII for sale in the country. It has 35,000 miles on it, and it looks like it just rolled off the lot. Only 14,357 1998 Mark VII's were built, only 2,351 in this preferred White Pearlescent. It still turns heads.Did I say fast? Popular Hot Rodding took one to Bonneville and clocked 181.7 mph. *4.6 L dual OH cam 4-valve-per-cylinder light alloy V-8 *Keyless entry*Power everything, including memory seats and tilt/telescope steering wheel*Leather seats, steering wheel, shifter and dash*Original factory carpet mats*Self-leveling air-bag suspension (recently replaced)*JBL sound system with CD*Tach, traction control*Automatic ACPerfectly maintained, all records and original bill of sale included."

This is the most nearly perfect 15-year-old daily driver I have ever seen. There is visible wear on the driver's seat, as one would expect on a daily driver. Carpet is excellent and the original mats are clean. Dash is perfect, as is original wood trim. Wear marks on inside door handle on drivers side and around key insertion. Everything else inside looks brand new.

Original paint is excellent, as the car was always garaged. If you look very closely, there are slight imperfections on the left front corner of the bumper. There are no chips or road rash on the front bumper or hood. Mirrors are perfect. No dulling of headlights or taillights. Chrome is perfect. Wheels are perfect. No rust anywhere. There is one door ding that can be seen under just the right light, just over the rear wheel rim. The bottom outside of the driver's door is bent (it appears he backed over something with the door open.) Additional photos can be provided upon request.

The owner kept every record of everything done to the car since new, as well as the original receipt. Most maintenance was done by the dealer, but some simple things were handled at the local station. The car was always hand-washed and waxed. It is very clean under the hood, and all the factory sticker and decals still look new. Mechanically, there appear to be no problems. Tires show wear but are good for several thousand more miles.

Everything works, both mechanically and electronically. Everything. All the automatic functions are still working, as the owner took it to the shop any time anything wasn't perfect. Wonderful car with collector's appeal.

I am selling the car for the owner's estate. I knew him personally and know how he took care of this vehicle. If you have any questions or requests, please contact me (Jeff).

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The Mazda6 and Lincoln MKZ have both been completely redesigned, and both received Acceptable ratings in the small overlap test. The Honda Civic, coming off its emergency refresh for 2013, is the first small car to be subjected to the small overlap test, and IIHS says that one of the car's many upgrades includes a stiffer front structure allowing it to receive Good ratings in all categories. Similarly, the XC60 gets all Good ratings thanks to, according to IIHS, Volvo updating the airbag software allowing the side airbags to inflate during the small overlap test.
The 2014 Subaru Forester has not yet been subjected to the small overlap test, so it must make do with just a Top Safety Pick rating until the IIHS tests small utility vehicles, which is expected to happen later in the spring.

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Judging by the success that many luxury automakers are currently experiencing in China, it's no surprise that Lincoln plans to take advantage of the situation by peddling its wares across the Pacific. Lincoln will open its first Chinese dealership next year, but potential buyers there won't be mucking through the same alphabet soup of car names found in American showrooms. USA Today reports that Ford's luxury car division could revert back to legacy names (like Continental and Zephyr) in China while keeping the MK_ names here in North America.
In speaking to Ford exec Jim Farley during the LA Auto Show, USA Today says that Lincoln could switch its naming structure as models are refreshed. Farley didn't confirm that the naming revamp would be a China-only decision, but article leaves little hope that American buyers will get to see the return of classic names anytime soon.
Why would Ford rehash old Lincoln names for China only? Buyers there seem to have a better historical associations with the nameplates than in the US. Chinese also still hold Lincoln in high regard, associating the marque with use by prominent government officials.

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As for the XTS, CR lauded the car for its luxurious cabin, but the vehicle's experience was dulled by its finicky CUE infotainment interface. Overall, the big Cadillac scored much higher than its cross-town rival from Lincoln. While testers found the American luxury sedan to offer a quiet ride and quality fit and finish, they felt the MKS delivered a "cramped driving position, ungainly handling, uncomposed ride, and limited visibility." Ouch. At the end of the day, both cars fell short of rivals from Japan, Germany and Korea. Check out the full press release below with more details, along with CR's musings on the Chevrolet Spark and Lexus ES.